Articles

Grammar Reference

Articles — Exercises

A, an, the or zero?

Choose the correct article. Choose — for zero article.

1. A / The / — inequality is one of the most serious challenges facing modern societies.
   (— / The / A) 
2. She founded a / the / — start-up that went on to revolutionise data privacy.
   (a / the / —) 
3. The / A / — government announced new measures to tackle climate change.
   (The / A / —) 
4. She works as a / an / the entrepreneur specialising in sustainable technology.
   (an / a / the) 
5. — / The / A automation is creating both opportunities and redundancies simultaneously.
   (— / The / A) 
6. This is the / a / — most disruptive technology of the past decade.
   (the / a / —) 
7. The company operates across — / the / a Europe and parts of Asia.
   (— / the / a) 
8. She spoke at a / the / — conference on biodiversity last week.
   (a / the / —) 
9. The / A / — EU has introduced strict data privacy regulations.
   (The / A / —) 
10. He studied the / a / — data science before becoming a cybersecurity expert.
    (— / the / a) 
11. The fossil fuels that the / — / a sector depends on are being phased out.
    (the / — / a) 
12. The / A / — well-being is increasingly considered a key factor in job satisfaction.
    (— / The / A) 

Open cloze — articles

Fill each gap with a, an, the or — (no article). This mirrors FCE Use of English Part 2.

1. remote working revolution has transformed world of work. What was once unusual arrangement has become norm for millions. flexibility it offers has improved well-being in many cases. However, inequality in access to technology remains serious barrier for workers in developing economies.
   

Correct the article errors

1. A inequality is growing in many developed economies.
   
2. She is working as the freelance consultant.
   
3. The automation is the most disruptive force of our time.
   
4. He founded a company. A company is now listed on the stock exchange.
   
5. They live in the Spain and work for a EU company.
   

Articles — Answer Key

A, an, the or zero?

1. —
2. a
3. The
4. an
5. —
6. the
7. —
8. a
9. The
10. —
11. the
12. —

Open cloze — articles

1. The

Correct the article errors

1. —
2. a
3. —
4. The
5. — Spain / an EU